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How to Make Crepes
Our favorite homemade Crepes are easy to make with basic ingredients and no special equipment. Fill them with sweet or savory fillings and they're everyone's favorite.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 15
Calories: 116 kcal
Course:
Dessert , Breakfast
Cuisine:
French , American
Ingredients
- 4 large eggs
- 1/3 cup butter , softened
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/4 cups milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- dash salt
Instructions
- Blend batter: Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth. Scrape down the sides of the blender if needed.
- Chill: If time permits, chill the crepe batter in the fridge for 30 minutes or up to 1 day.
- Cook: Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Grease lightly with cooking spray or butter, if needed. Once the pan is hot, pour about 1/4 cup of batter into the hot pan, swirling it around the pan as you pour to form a large, thin pancakes. Cook for about 30 seconds on each side, flipping once, until lightly golden.
- Stack cooked crepes on a plate and cover with a light dish towel to keep warm.
- Add desired toppings or fillings:
- Sweet Crepe Filling Ideas: fill with our cream cheese crepe filling, or Nutella, lemon curd, jam, fresh berries, pineapple, mango or bananas. Top with powdered sugar or whipped cream.Savory Crepe Filling Ideas: fill with ham and cheese, chicken with béchamel sauce, or sautéed veggies like spinach, mushrooms, bell peppers, tomatoes. Make savory breakfast crepes with eggs, ham, sausage, or bacon and cheese.
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Notes
- Make Ahead Instructions: The crepe batter can be made 1 day in advance, or you can cook all of the crepes in advance and store in an airtight bag in the fridge for 2-3 days.
- Freezing Instructions: Store in a freezer safe bag for up to 3 months. Reheat in the microwave, covered with a damp paper towel, for 15-20 seconds, or until warm and soft.
- Savory Crepe Filling: fill with ham and cheese, chicken with béchamel sauce, or sautéed veggies like spinach, mushrooms, bell peppers, tomatoes. Make breakfast savory crepes with eggs, ham, sausage, or bacon and cheese.
- Sweet Crepe Filling: fill with our cream cheese crepe filling, or Nutella, lemon curd, jam, and fresh berries, pineapple, mango or bananas. Top with powdered sugar or whipped cream.
Nutrition Information
Calories
116kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.5g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
63mg
(21%)
Sodium
59mg
(2%)
Potassium
60mg
(2%)
Fiber
0.2g
(1%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
231IU
(5%)
Calcium
35mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 15Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 116
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 116kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 63mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 59mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 60mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 231IU | 5% |
| Calcium | 35mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.